High Life With: Alisher Usmanov, Russia's Richest Man

By Ashley Lutz  ON Jun 16th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Alisher Usmanov is now Russia's richest man thanks to the investment he made in Facebook three years ago. The oligarch, whose investment term DST has invested in several Silicon Valley start-ups and sold $1.4 billion worth of Facebook stock during the company's IPO, is currently worth some $18.1 billion, according to Forbes. While the rich and famous hope to pick up a piece at Sotheby's auction, Usmanov was able to poach the entire collection before it even went for sale. He is also building a Roman bath under his house. Check out his fabulous life here Source: Business Insider  ...   Continue Reading »

High Life With: Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich

By Ashley Lutz  ON May 26th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Homes & Real Estate 

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich is worth $12.1 billion. That makes him the 68th richest person in the world, according to Forbes. He made his fortune as the main owner of private investment company Millhouse LLC, and he's known outside Russia as the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, an English Premier League football team. Abramovich was orphaned as a child. He went to public schools and was an average student. But today has one of the most fabulous lives in the world. From his gorgeous girlfriend and palatial home to his massive security staff and celebrity-studded parties, you'll hate him by the time you finish reading this. Source: Business Insider  ...   Continue Reading »